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Chlorination 202 CEU Training Course

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Preface

Disinfection Essentials

1. Flow and Water Characteristics: If your system cannot correct for dry or wet weather flow rates of the receiving water body, ____________ may also affect the system's appropriateness for your application.

A. Off-site concerns C. Net-positive environmental benefit

B. Narrow tolerance D. None of the above

2. An operator of an onsite water or wastewater treatment plant needs to consider some of the safeguards that need to be in place as well. One decision to install a system could be the result of local concerns and potential to mitigate health risks, as well as?

A. Improved community relations C. Net-positive environmental benefit

B. Narrow tolerance D. None of the above

3. Selecting the right ______________requires understanding several factors governing the particular site and the water or wastewater to be treated.

A. Operating method C. Net-positive environmental benefit

B. Disinfection weapon D. None of the above

4. Safety: A system will often require significant safety protection—such as use of breathing apparatus and protective clothing—as well as high levels of operator training, it may be advisable to explore other, _____________.

A. Disinfectant systems C. Less intensive systems

B. Narrow tolerances D. None of the above

5. Environmental/Adverse Effects: Some systems may need to have additional treatment of the disinfected effluent in order to render it benign when released, while other systems may provide a net-positive environmental benefit through increased?

A. Operating costs C. Oxygenation of the receiving waters

B. Safeguards D. None of the above

Disinfection Rule Section

Chlorine DDBP

6. These term means that chlorine is present as Cl, HOCl, and OCl¯ is called ______________, and that which is bound but still effective is ________________.

A. Free available chlorine and Total

B. Free and Residual

C. Free available chlorine and Combined Chlorine

D. None of the above

7. Chloramines are formed by reactions with?

A. Acid and Cl2 C. Folic Acid and Cl2

B. Ammonia and Cl2 D. None of the above

Microbial Regulations

8. Which rule specifies treatment criteria to assure that these performance requirements are met; they include turbidity limits, disinfectant residual, and disinfectant contact time conditions?

A. Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

B. Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

C. Surface Water Treatment Rule

D. None of the above

9. Which rule was established to maintain control of pathogens while systems lower disinfection byproduct levels to comply with the Stage 1 Disinfectants/Disinfection Byproducts Rule and to control Cryptosporidium?

A. Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

B. Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

C. Surface Water Treatment Rule

D. None of the above

EPA’s Drinking Water Regulations for Disinfectants

10. Chlorine is the most widely used water disinfectant due to its effectiveness and cost.

A. True B. False

11. Using chlorine as a drinking water disinfectant has prevented millions of water borne diseases, such as typhoid, cholera, dysentery, and diarrhea. Most states require community water systems to use chlorination.

A. True B. False

12. All disinfectants form DBPs in one of two reactions: Chorine and chlorine-based compounds (halogens) react with organics in water causing the _______________to substitute other atoms resulting in halogenated by-products.

A. Chlorine atom C. Carbon atom

B. Hydrogen atom D. None of the above

13. Oxidation reactions are where chlorine ________________compounds present in water.

A. Reduces C. Oxidizes

B. Forms D. None of the above

(S) Means the answer can be plural or singular in nature

14. ______________________are also formed when multiple disinfectants are used.

A. Secondary by-products C. Chorine and chlorine-based compounds (halogens)

B. Primary by-products D. None of the above

15. Which of the following rules requires systems using public water supplies from either surface water or groundwater under the direct influence of surface water to disinfect?

A. TTHM and HAA5 Rule C. Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR)

B. DBP MCLs Rule D. None of the above

16. The maximum contaminant level for the SWTR disinfection set by EPA. At this time, an MCL is set for only_______________, and proposed for additional disinfection byproducts.

A. TTHM and HAA5 Rule C. A community water system (CWS)

B. Total Trihalomethanes D. None of the above

17. Which of the following rules require EPA to develop rules to balance the risks between microbial pathogens and disinfection byproducts?

A. Amendments to the SDWA in 1996 C. Stage 1 Disinfectant and Disinfection Byproduct Rule

B. SDWA in 1996 D. None of the above

Public Health Concerns

18. Which of the following rules along with the Disinfection Byproducts Rule applies to all community and nontransient non-community water systems that treat their water with a chemical disinfectant?

A. Groundwater Rule (GWR) C. Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

B. The Stage 1 Disinfectants D. None of the above

19. Which of the following rules and Disinfection Byproduct Rule updates and supersedes the 1979 regulations for total trihalomethanes?

A. DBPs C. The Stage 1 Disinfectant

B. The LT2 requirements D. None of the above

Stage 2 DBP Rule Federal Register Notices

20. Which of the following rules is one part of the Microbial and Disinfection Byproducts Rules, which are a set of interrelated regulations that address risks from microbial pathogens and disinfectants/disinfection byproducts?

A. Groundwater Rule (GWR) C. Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2)

B. The Stage 2 DBP rule D. None of the above

21. Which of the following rules focuses on public health protection by limiting exposure to DBPs, specifically total trihalomethanes and five haloacetic acids, which can form in water through disinfectants used to control microbial pathogens?

A. Stage 1 DBPR C. Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

B. The Stage 2 DBP rule D. None of the above

22. Which of the following rules has been highly effective in protecting public health and has also evolved to respond to new and emerging threats to safe drinking water?

A. Stage 2 DBPR C. Surface Water Treatment Rule

B. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) D. None of the above

23. Which of the following terms is one of the major public health advances in the 20th century?

A. Major public health advances C. Amendments to the SDWA in 1996

B. Disinfection of drinking water D. None of the above

24. There are specific microbial pathogens, such as__________________, which can cause illness, and are highly resistant to traditional disinfection practices.

A. Enteric virus(es) C. C. perfringens

B. Cryptosporidium D. None of the above

25. The Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule and___________, promulgated in December 1998.

A. The Stage 2 DBPR C. Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

B. SDWA D. None of the above

26. The Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule builds upon the ____________to address higher risk public water systems for protection measures beyond those required for existing regulations.

A. Stage 2 DBPR C. Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

B. Stage 1 DBPR D. None of the above

27. Which of the following rules and the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule are the second phase of rules required by Congress?

A. The Stage 2 DBPR C. Primary or residual disinfectant

B. This final rule D. None of the above

28. Which of the following rules will reduce potential cancer and reproductive and developmental health risks from disinfection byproducts?

A. DBP exposure C. Traditional disinfection practices

B. Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule D. None of the above

29. Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule strengthens public health protection for customers by tightening ____________________for two groups of DBPs, trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids.

A. Primary or residual disinfectant C. Compliance monitoring requirements

B. Major public health advances D. None of the above

Are THMs and HAAs the only disinfection byproducts?

30. The presence of _________________is representative of the occurrence of many other chlorination DBPs; thus, a reduction in the TTHM and HAA5 generally indicates a reduction of DBPs from chlorination.

A. Chlorine and chloramine C. TTHM and HAA5

B. Classes of DBPs D. None of the above

Chlorine By-Products

31. The most common chlorination by-products found in U.S. drinking water supplies are?

A. Chlorate and Chlorite C. Ammonia and THMS

B. Trihalomethanes (THMs) D. None of the above

The Principal Trihalomethanes are:

32. Chloroform, bromodichloromethane, chlorodibromomethane, and bromoform. Other less common chlorination by-products include the haloacetic acids and haloacetonitriles. The amount of THMs formed in drinking water can be influenced by a number of factors, including the season and the source of the water.

A. True B. False

33. THM concentrations are generally higher in winter than in summer, because concentrations of natural organic matter are greater and more chlorine is required to disinfect at colder temperatures.

A. True B. False

34. THM levels are also low when wells or large lakes are used as the drinking water source, because organic matter concentrations are generally low in these sources. The opposite — high organic matter concentrations and high THM levels — is true when rivers or other surface waters are used as the source of the drinking water.

A. True B. False

Health Effects

35. The available studies on health effects do not provide conclusive proof of a relationship between exposure to THMs and cancer or reproductive effects, but indicate the need for further research to confirm their results and to assess the potential health effects of chlorination by-products other than THMs.

A. True B. False

Risks and Benefits of Chlorine

36. Many cities utilize the use ozone to disinfect their source water and to reduce formation of this parameter?

A. Chlorate and Chlorite C. Chloramines

B. Trihalomethanes (THMs) D. None of the above

37. ____________ is a highly effective disinfectant, it breaks down quickly, so that small amounts of _______________ or other disinfectants must be added to the water to ensure continued disinfection as the water is piped to the consumer’s tap.

A. Ozone, Chlorine C. Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorine

B. Chlorite, Chlorine D. None of the above

38. Modifying water treatment facilities to use __________ can be expensive, and __________ treatment can create other undesirable by-products that may be harmful to health if they are not controlled (e.g., bromate).

A. Ozone, Chlorine C. Ozone, Ozone

B. Chlorite, Chlorine D. None of the above

39. Which term is a weaker disinfectant than chlorine, especially against viruses and protozoa; however, they are very persistent and, as such, can be useful for preventing re-growth of microbial pathogens in drinking water distribution systems?

A. UV C. Chloramines

B. Chlorite D. None of the above

40. Chlorine dioxide can be an effective disinfectant, but it forms?

A. Chlorate and Chlorite C. Chloramines

B. THMS D. None of the above

(S) Means the answer can be plural or singular in nature

Waterborne Pathogens Section

Protozoan Caused Diseases

41. Which of the following bugs is larger than bacteria and viruses but still microscopic; they invade and inhabit the gastrointestinal tract?

A. Hepatitis A C. Protozoan pathogens

B. E.coli D. None of the above

42. Some of the parasites enter the environment in a dormant form, with a protective cell wall, called a?

A. Lamblia C. Cyst

B. Shell D. None of the above

Giardia lamblia

43. Which of the following bugs has been responsible for more community-wide outbreaks of disease in the U.S. than any other, and drug treatment are not 100% effective?

A. Giardia lamblia C. Giardiasis

B. Cryptosporidiosis D. None of the above

44. All of these diseases, with the exception of ___________________, have one symptom in common: diarrhea. They also have the same mode of transmission, fecal-oral, whether through person-to-person or animal-to-person contact.

A. HIV infection C. Hepatitis A

B. Giardiasis D. None of the above

Primary Waterborne Diseases Section

45. Humans are the reservoir for the Salmonella typhi pathogen, which causes diarrheal illness, and also known as?

A. Campylobacter C. Typhoid fever

B. Shigella dysenteriae D. None of the above

46. Legionnaire's disease, which causes a severe pneumonia, and the second, _____________, which is a non-pneumonia illness; it's typically an influenza-like illness, and it's less severe.

A. Pontiac fever C. Typhoid fever

B. Yellow fever D. None of the above

47. Legionella, prevention. Legionella in water systems. Hot water in tanks should be maintained between _____________degrees Centigrade.

A. 81 to 100 C. 71 and 77

B. 110 to 210 D. None of the above

48. Giardia prevention strategies for this pathogen include _____________; filtration, coagulation, and halogenation of drinking water.

A. Internal protection C. Containment protection

B. Source protection D. None of the above

49. Schistosomatidae, the basics. It is a parasite. It is acquired through dermal contact, cercarial dermatitis. It is commonly known as?

A. Swimmer's itch C. Hemorrhagic colitis

B. Beaver fever D. None of the above

50. Schistosomatidae prevention strategies for this pathogen include Placing boric acid on berms or interrupting the life cycle of the parasite by treating birds with a lead.

A. True B. False

51. Shigella species, in the United States two-thirds of the shigellosis in the U.S. is caused by Shigella dysenteriae and the remaining one-third is caused by Shigella Campylobacter.

A. True B. False

52. Campylobacter, the basics. It's a bacterium. It causes diarrheal illness.

A. True B. False

53. Campylobacter is primarily associated with poultry, animals, and humans.

A. True B. False

54. Vibrio cholerae, the basics. It's a virus. It causes diarrheal illness, also known as cholera. It is typically associated with aquatic environments, shell stocks, and human. Vibrio cholerae has also been associated with ship ballast water.

A. True B. False

Waterborne Bacterial Diseases

55. Campylobacteriosis outbreaks have most often been associated with food, especially chicken and un-pasteurized milk, as well as un-chlorinated water. These organisms are also an important cause of “travelers’ diarrhea.” Medical treatment generally is not prescribed for campylobacteriosis because recovery is usually rapid.

A. True B. False

56. Cholera, Legionellosis, salmonellosis, shigellosis, yersiniosis, are other bacterial diseases that can be transmitted through water. All bacteria in water are readily killed or inactivated with chlorine or other disinfectants.

A. True B. False

57. Campylobacteriosis is the most common diarrheal illness caused by bacteria. Other symptoms include abdominal pain, malaise, fever, nausea and vomiting; and begin three to five days after exposure. The illness is frequently over within two to five days and usually lasts no more than 10 days.

A. True B. False

Dangerous Waterborne Microbes

58. Which of the following is a parasite that enters lakes and rivers through sewage and animal waste. It causes gastrointestinal illness (e.g. diarrhea, vomiting, and cramps)?

A. Coliform Bacteria C. Protozoa

B. Cryptosporidium D. None of the above

59. Which of the following is a species of the rod-shaped bacterial genus Shigella?

A. Fecal coliform bacteria C. Shigella dysenteriae

B. Cryptosporidium D. None of the above

60. Which of the following can cause bacillary dysentery?

A. Fecal coliform bacteria C. Shigella

B. Cryptosporidium D. None of the above

61. Which of the following are Gram-negative, non-spore-forming, facultatively anaerobic, non-motile bacteria.

A. Fecal coliform bacteria C. Shigellae

B. Cryptosporidium D. None of the above

62. Which of the following are microscopic organisms that live in the intestines of warm-blooded animals? They also live in the waste material, or feces, excreted from the intestinal tract. When fecal coliform bacteria are present in high numbers in a water sample, it means that the water has received fecal matter from one source or another.

A. Fecal coliform bacteria C. Shigella dysenteriae

B. Cryptosporidium D. None of the above

63. Which of the following are common in the environment and are generally not harmful? However, the presence of these bacteria in drinking water are usually a result of a problem with the treatment system or the pipes which distribute water, and indicates that the water may be contaminated with germs that can cause disease.

A. Coliform Bacteria C. Giardia lamblia

B. Cryptosporidium D. None of the above

64. Which of the following are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes? Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. 

A. Fecal Coliform and E. coli C. Shigella dysenteriae

B. Cryptosporidium D. None of the above

Bacteriological Monitoring Introduction

65. Which of the following are usually harmless, occur in high densities in their natural environment and are easily cultured in relatively simple bacteriological media?

A. Indicator bacteria C. Viruses

B. Amoebas D. None of the above

66. Indicators in common use today for routine monitoring of drinking water include total coliforms, fecal coliforms, and?

A. Cryptosporidium C. Escherichia coli (E. coli)

B. Protozoa D. None of the above

67. According to the text, the routine microbiological analysis of your water is for?

A. Contamination C. Coliform bacteria

B. Colloids D. None of the above

Bacteria Sampling

68. Water samples for _________________ must always be collected in a sterile container.

A. Amoebas C. Viruses

B. Bacteria tests D. None of the above

Methods

69. The MMO-MUG test, a product marketed as ____________, is the most common. The sample results will be reported by the laboratories as simply coliforms present or absent.

A. Colilert C. Total coliform analysis

B. Coliform D. None of the above

Microbial Regulations

70. One of the key regulations developed and implemented by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to counter pathogens in drinking water is the Surface Water Treatment Rule.

A. True B. False

Basic Types of Water Samples

71. It is important to properly identify the type of sample you are collecting.

A. True B. False

The three (3) types of samples are:

72. Samples collected following a coliform present routine sample. The number of repeat samples to be collected is based on the number of ____________ samples you normally collect.

A. Repeat C. Routine

B. Special D. None of the above

73. A PWS has a second Level 1 Assessment within a rolling 12-month period.

A. Trigger: Level 1 Assessment C. All of the above

B. Trigger: Level 2 Assessment D. None of the above

74. A PWS on state-approved annual monitoring has a Level 1 Assessment trigger in 2 consecutive years.

A. Trigger: Level 1 Assessment C. All of the above

B. Trigger: Level 2 Assessment D. None of the above

75. A PWS collecting fewer than 40 samples per month has 2 or more TC+ routine/ repeat samples in the same month.

A. Trigger: Level 1 Assessment C. All of the above

B. Trigger: Level 2 Assessment D. None of the above

76. A PWS fails to take every required repeat sample after any single TC+ sample

A. Trigger: Level 1 Assessment C. All of the above

B. Trigger: Level 2 Assessment D. None of the above

77. A PWS incurs an E. coli MCL violation.

A. Trigger: Level 1 Assessment C. All of the above

B. Trigger: Level 2 Assessment D. None of the above

78. A PWS collecting at least 40 samples per month has greater than 5.0 percent of the routine/repeat samples in the same month that are TC+.

A. Trigger: Level 1 Assessment C. All of the above

B. Trigger: Level 2 Assessment D. None of the above

Positive or Coliform Present Results

79. If you are notified of a positive coliform test result you need to contact either the Drinking Water Program or your local county health department within 72 hours, or by the next business day after the MCL compliance violation

A. True B. False

Heterotrophic Plate Count HPC

80. Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) --- formerly known as the Bac-T plate, is a procedure for estimating the number of live heterotrophic bacteria and measuring changes during water treatment and distribution in water or in swimming pools.

A. True B. False

Heterotrophic Plate Count (Spread Plate Method)

81. Which of the following provides a technique to quantify the bacteriological activity of a sample?

A. Colonies C. Heterotrophic Plate Count

B. Agar D. None of the above

Total Coliforms

82. For systems that collect fewer than ______________ samples per month, no more than one sample per month may be positive. In other words, the second positive result (repeat or routine) in a month or quarter results in a MCL violation.

A. 40 C. 200

B. 100 D. None of the above

The following are acute violations:

83. Which determines a violation of nitrate?

A. Presence C. MCLG

B. MCL D. None of the above

Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) Summary

84. EPA published the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) in the Federal Register (FR) on February 13, 2013 (78 FR 10269). It is the revision to the 1989 Total Coliform Rule (TCR).

A. True B. False

85. The RTCR requires public water systems that are vulnerable to microbial contamination to identify and fix problems.

A. True B. False

86. The water provider shall collect repeat samples (at least 3) for each TC+ positive routine sample.

A. True B. False

87. The RTCR upholds the purpose of the 1989 TCR to protect public health by ensuring the duplicity of the drinking water distribution system and monitoring for the absence of microbial contamination.

A. True B. False

88. The RTCR establishes criteria for systems to qualify for and stay on for special increased monitoring, which could reduce water system problems for better system operation.

A. True B. False

89. The RTCR requires public water systems (PWSs) to meet a legal limit for E. coli, as demonstrated by required monitoring.

A. True B. False

90. The RTCR suggests the frequency and timing of required microbial testing based on public water type and source water type.

A. True B. False

91. The water provider shall develop and follow a sample-siting plan that designates the PWS's collection schedule. This includes location of___________.

A. Routine and repeat water samples C. Microbial contamination

B. Reduced monitoring D. Repeat water samples

92. The water provider shall collect _______________________on a regular basis (monthly, quarterly, annually). Have samples tested for the presence of total coliforms by a state certified laboratory.

A. Routine water samples C. Microbial contamination

B. Reduced monitoring D. Repeat water samples

93. PN is required for violations incurred. Within required timeframes, the PWS must use the required health effects language and notify the public if they did not comply with certain requirements of the RTCR. The type of ____________ depends on the severity of the violation.

A. CCR(s) C. MCL violation

B. PN D. TC+ routine or repeat sample

94. For PWSs on quarterly or annual routine sampling, collect additional routine samples (at least 3) in the month after a ______________________ .

A. CCR(s) C. Total coliform positive samples

B. PN D. TC+ routine or repeat sample

95. PWSs incur violations if they do not comply with the requirements of the RTCR. The violation types are essentially the same as under the TCR with few changes. The biggest change is no acute or monthly MCL violation for ______________only.

A. CCR(s) C. Total coliform positive samples

B. PN D. TC+ routine or repeat sample

96. Community water systems (CWSs) must use specific language in their CCRs when they must conduct an assessment or if they incur________________.

A. CCR(s) C. An E. coli MCL violation

B. PN D. TC+ routine or repeat sample

97. The water provider shall analyze all ________________ that are total coliform positive (TC+) for E. coli.

A. Routine or repeat water samples C. Microbial contamination

B. Reduced monitoring D. Repeat water samples

Summary

Detailed Disinfection Supplement Section

Factors in Chlorine Disinfection: Concentration and Contact Time

98. CXT values [ final free chlorine concentration (mg/L) multiplied by minimum contact time (minutes)], offer water operators guidance in computing an effective combination of chlorine concentration and chlorine contact time required to achieve disinfection of water at a given temperature.

A. True B. False

99. The CXT formula demonstrates that if an operator chooses to decrease the chlorine concentration, the required contact time must be lengthened.

A. True B. False

100. As higher strength chlorine solutions are used, contact times may be reduced.

A. True B. False

Understanding Cryptosporidiosis

101. Cryptosporidium is an emerging parasitic protozoan pathogen because its transmission has increased dramatically over the past two decades.

A. True B. False

Understanding Giardia lamblia

102. Which of the following was discovered about 20-40 years ago, is another emerging waterborne pathogen?

A. Cryptosporidium C. An emerging corona bug

B. Giardia lamblia D. None of the above

Water Chemistry Section

pH Testing Section

103. Measurement of pH for aqueous solutions can be done with a glass electrode and a pH meter, or using indicators like strip test paper.

A. True B. False

104. In chemistry, pH is a measure of the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution. Solutions with a pH greater than 7 are said to be acidic and solutions with a pH less than 7 are basic or alkaline.

A. True B. False

105. The pH scale is traceable to a set of standard solutions whose pH is established by US EPA.

A. True B. False

106. Because the alkalinity of many surface waters is primarily a function of carbonate, bicarbonate, and hydroxide content, it is taken as an indication of the concentration of these constituents. 

A. True B. False

107. When an atom loses ___________and thus has more protons than electrons, the atom is a positively-charged ion or cation.

A. A proton C. An electron

B. Charge D. None of the above

108. Pure water has a pH very close to?

A. 7 C. 7.7

B. 7.5 D. None of the above

109. _____________________________ are determined using a concentration cell with transference, by measuring the potential difference between a hydrogen electrode and a standard electrode such as the silver chloride electrode.

A. Primary pH standard values C. pH measurement(s)

B. Alkalinity D. None of the above

110. Mathematically, pH is the negative logarithm of the activity of the (solvated) hydronium ion, more often expressed as the measure of the?

A. Electron concentration C. Hydronium ion concentration

B. Alkalinity concentration D. None of the above

111. Which of the following terms for aqueous solutions can be done with a glass electrode and a pH meter, or using indicators?

A. Primary sampling C. Determining values

B. Measurement of pH D. None of the above

112. The pH scale is logarithmic and therefore pH is?

A. An universal indicator C. An excess of alkaline earth metal concentrations

B. A dimensionless quantity D. None of the above

113. Measuring alkalinity is important in determining a stream's ability to neutralize acidic pollution from rainfall or wastewater. It is one of the best measures of the sensitivity of the stream to acid inputs. There can be long-term changes in the _________________ of rivers and streams in response to human disturbances.

A. Acid C. pH measurement(s)

B. Alkalinity D. None of the above

114. pH is defined as the decimal logarithm of the reciprocal of the_____________, aH+, in a solution.

A. Hydrogen ion activity C. Brønsted–Lowry acid–base theory

B. Acid-base behavior D. None of the above

115. Which of the following terms may be used to measure pH, by making use of the fact that their color changes with pH?

A. Indicators C. A set of non-linear simultaneous equations

B. Spectrophotometer D. None of the above

116. Alkalinity is the name given to the quantitative capacity of an aqueous solution to neutralize an?

A. Acid C. Bond formation

B. Base D. None of the above

117. Which of the following terms of the color of a test solution with a standard color chart provides a means to measure pH accurate to the nearest whole number?

A. Universal indicator C. Visual comparison

B. Colorwheel measurement D. None of the above

118. The calculation of the pH of a solution containing acids and/or bases is an example of a ______________ calculation, that is, a mathematical procedure for calculating the concentrations of all chemical species that are present in the solution

A. Chemical speciation C. Visual comparison

B. Spectrophotometer D. None of the above

119. Since pH is a logarithmic scale, a difference of one pH unit is equivalent to _______________ fold difference in hydrogen ion concentration

A. 1 C. 10

B. .1 D. None of the above

Alkalinity Sub-Section

120. Which of the following terms measurements is used in the interpretation and control of water and wastewater treatment processes?

A. Acid C. Hydrogen bond formation

B. Alkalinity D. None of the above

121. Which of the following terms are compounds that, for practical purposes, are completely dissociated in water.

A. Strong acids and bases C. Strong bases and weak acids

B. Chemical ions in chains D. None of the above

122. The pH of a solution containing a ____________ may require the solution of a cubic equation.

A. Strong acids and bases C. Weak base

B. Strong base D. None of the above

123. Sodium hydroxide, NaOH, is an example of a?

A. Weak base C. Strong acid

B. Strong base D. None of the above

124. According to the text, what is the pH of pure water at 50 °C?

A. 7.7 C. 6.55

B. 7.00 D. None of the above

Halogens- Halides

125. What is the negative ion often referred to as?

A. A halide proton C. Diatomic Compound

B. A halide ion D. None of the above

126. Which of the following terms contains ions known as halides?

A. Salts C. Hydrastatic acid

B. Organic halides D. None of the above

127. Halide ions combined with single hydrogen atoms form the hydrohalic acids (i.e., HF, HCl, HBr, HI), a series of particularly strong acids, one being?

A. Salts C. Hydrastatic acid

B. Organic halides D. None of the above

128. Many synthetic organic compounds such as plastic polymers, and a few natural ones, contain halogen atoms; these are known as halogenated compounds or?

A. Salts C. Hydrastatic acid

B. Organic halides D. None of the above

Chlorine

129. The only halogen is needed in relatively large amounts (as chloride ions) by humans?

A. Chlorine C. Fluoride

B. Iodine D. None of the above

130. This halogen is needed only in very small amounts for the production of thyroid hormones such as thyroxine?

A. Chlorine C. Fluoride

B. Iodine D. None of the above

131. On the other hand, neither fluorine nor bromine are believed to be really essential for humans, although small amounts of _____________can make tooth enamel resistant to decay.

A. Chlorine C. Fluoride

B. Iodine D. None of the above

Chlorine Section

Chlorine Gas Appearance and Odor

132. Chlorine is a greenish-yellow gas it will condense to an amber liquid at about ______________F or at high pressures.

A. 32 degrees C. 29 degrees

B. -29.2 degrees D. None of the above

133. Lengthy exposures to chlorine gas may result in______________________. Odor thresholds ranging from 0.08 to part per million (ppm) parts of air have been reported.

A. Exposure to chlorine C. Olfactory fatigue

B. Odor thresholds D. None of the above

Reactivity

134. Cylinders of chlorine may burst when exposed to elevated temperatures. When there is Chlorine in solution, this forms?

A. Hydrogen sulfide C. A corrosive material

B. Oxomonosilane D. None of the above

135. What is formed when chlorine is in contact with combustible substances (such as gasoline and petroleum products, hydrocarbons, turpentine, alcohols, acetylene, hydrogen, ammonia, and sulfur), reducing agents, and finely divided metals?

A. Fires and explosions C. Moisture, steam, and water

B. Odor thresholds D. None of the above

136. Chlorine reacts with hydrogen sulfide and water to form which substance?

A. Hydrogen sulfide C. Chlorinates

B. Hydrochloric acid D. None of the above

137. Chlorine is also incompatible with?

A. Plastic C. Moisture, steam, and water

B. Palladium D. None of the above

Flammability

138. When there is a fire that involves chlorine, the firefight should be fought downwind from the minimum distance possible.

A. True B. False

139. Keep unnecessary people away; isolate the hazard area and deny entry. For a massive fire in a cargo area, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from the area and let the fire burn. Emergency personnel should stay out of low areas and Ventilate closed spaces before entering.

A. True B. False

What Happens to Chlorine When it Enters the Environment?

140. When chlorine is released to soil, chlorine will react with moisture forming free unstable oxygen radicals.

A. True B. False

141. When released to air, chlorine will react with water to form hypochlorous acid and hydrochloric acid, which are easily removed from the atmosphere by generation of free oxygen radicals.

A. True B. False

142. The hydrochloric acid will raise the pH of the water (makes it more basic).

A. True B. False

Chlorine Exposure Limits

143. Chlorine’s Physical and chemical properties: A yellowish green, nonflammable and liquefied gas with an unpleasant and irritating smell.

A. True B. False

144. The current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) permissible exposure limit (PEL) for chlorine is 10 PPM (3 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m (3))) as a ceiling limit. A worker's exposure to chlorine shall at no time exceed this ceiling level.

A. True B. False

145. OSHA PEL is?

A. 10 PPM C. 1,000 PPM

B. 1 PPM D. None of the above

146. Chlorine can be readily compressed into a clear, amber-colored liquid, a ________________, and a strong oxidizer.

A. Combustible gas C. Noncombustible gas

B. Combustible liquid D. None of the above

147. Solid chlorine is about __________ times heavier than water and gaseous chlorine is about 2.5 times heavier than air.

A. 1.5 C. 2.5

B. 0.5 D. None of the above

148. Cl2 IDLH is?

A. 10 PPM C. 1,000 PPM

B. 0.1 PPM D. None of the above

149. Cl2 fatal exposure limit is?

A. 10 PPM C. 1,000 PPM

B. 0.1 PPM D. None of the above

Disinfectant Qualities

150. Chlorine is so important in poultry processing that the US Department of Agriculture requires an almost constant chlorine rinse for much of the cutting equipment. In fact, no proven economical alternative to chlorine disinfection exists for use in Meat and poultry processing facilities.

A. True B. False

Properties

151. Because it is highly reactive, chlorine is usually found in nature bound with other elements like sodium, potassium, and magnesium.

A. True B. False

152. Inorganic disinfectants have great usage of removing a wide variety of disease-causing germs from drinking water and wastewater as well as from hospital and food production surfaces.

A. True B. False

153. In researching and synthesizing organic compounds some compounds that have at least one atom of the element carbon in their molecular structure. All living organisms, including humans, are composed of primarily of _________________.

A. Organic compounds C. Inorganic compounds

B. Abundant chemical elements D. None of the above

154. What is a largest reservoir of dissolved chlorine weathered from the continents and transported to the oceans by Earth's rivers?

A. Brine C. Ancient seawater

B. Seawater D. None of the above

155. Chemical elements have their own set of unique properties and chlorine is known as _____________--so reactive, in fact, that it is usually found combined with other elements in the form of compounds.

A. Synthesizing organic compound C. One of the most abundant chemical elements

B. A very reactive element D. None of the above

156. Various states of chlorine includes when chlorine is isolated as a free element, chlorine is a greenish yellow gas, which is___________. It turns to a liquid state at -34°C (-29°F), and it becomes a yellowish crystalline solid at -103°C (-153°F).

A. 2.5 times heavier than water C. 2.5 times heavier than air

B. 2.5 times lighter than air D. None of the above

Chlorine Gas Introduction

157. When chlorine is added into the water stream, chlorine hydrolyzes into?

A. HCL C. Hypochlorous acid (HOCl), and hydrochloric acid (HCl)

B. Bromoform D. None of the above

158. When chlorine hydrolyzation occurs, it provides an active toxicant, _________, which is pH-dependent. In alkaline cooling systems, it readily dissociates to form the hypochlorite ion (OCl-).

A. HCl C. The hypochlorate ion (OCl-)

B. HOCl D. None of the above

159. In alkaline conditions, _____________becomes the predominant species and lacks the biocidal efficacy of the non-dissociated form.

A. HCl C. OCl-

B. HOCl D. None of the above

160. Considerably more __________ is present at a pH of 7.0 than at pH 8.5.

A. HCl C. OCl-

B. HOCl D. None of the above

161. Chlorine can be non-selective, making it very sensitive to contamination from either cooling water makeup or from in-plant process leaks.____________, organic acids and organic compounds, sulfides, iron and manganese all easily react with HOCl.

A. Ammonia C. Chlorine gas

B. Sodium hypochlorite D. None of the above

162. What is the term that best describes the amount of chlorine needed to react with contamination species and it must be satisfied before active HOCl is available to provide a free chlorine residual?

A. Chlorine demand C. Total residual

B. Hypochlorite ion (OCl-) D. None of the above

163. Which of the following removes alkalinity, pH depression and system corrosion could occur?

A. HCl C. pH of 7.0 than at pH 8.5

B. HOCl D. None of the above

164. The combination of high chlorine demand in process-contaminated systems and the dissociation process in alkaline systems creates the need for greater chlorine feed to obtain the same microbial efficacy. This results in a higher concentration of HCl in the cooling system.

A. True B. False

165. The chloride ion (Cl-) cannot damage or penetrate the passive oxide layer, leading to localized damage of the metal surface as does Hypochlorous acid (HOCl), and hydrochloric acid (HCl).

A. True B. False

166. High chlorine concentrations have also been shown to directly attack traditional organic-based corrosion inhibitors. When these inhibitors are “deactivated,” the metal surface would then be susceptible to corrosion. Process Safety Management (PSM) guidelines dictated by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), discharge problems related to Chlorinated organic compounds such as trihalomethane (THM), dezincification of admiralty brass and delignification of cooling tower wood are other significant concerns associated with the use of chlorine.

A. True B. False

Pathophysiology

167. As far as chlorine safety and respiratory protection, the intermediate ___________of chlorine accounts for its effect on the upper airway and the lower respiratory tract.

A. Effects of Hydrochloric acid C. Water solubility

B. Vapor from Chlorine gas D. None of the Above

168. Respiratory exposure to ____________ may be prolonged because its moderate water solubility may not cause upper airway symptoms for several minutes.

A. Hydrochloric acid C. Plasma exudation

B. Chlorine gas D. None of the Above

169. The odor threshold for chlorine gas is approximately?

A. 0.3-0.5 parts per million (ppm) C. 3-5 parts per million (ppm)

B. 3 parts per million (ppm) D. None of the Above

Mechanism of Activity

170. The mechanisms of cellular injury are believed to result from the oxidation of functional groups in cell components, from reactions with tissue water to form_______, and from the generation of free oxygen radicals.

A. Generation of free oxygen radicals C. Hypochlorous and hydrochloric acid

B. Chlorine acid D. None of the above

171. Chlorine gas should be stored in vented rooms that have panic bar equipped doors. 

A. True B. False

172. Chlorine gas feeds out of the cylinder through a gas regulator.  The cylinders are on a scale that operators use to measure the amount used each day.  The chains are used to prevent the tanks from falling over.

A. True B. False

Solubility Effects

173. Which of the following is highly soluble in water?

A. Hydrochloric acid C. Hypochlorous base

B. H2SO4 D. None of the above

174. Because it is highly water soluble, Hypochlorous acid has an injury pattern similar to?

A. Hydrochloric acid C. Ferric acid

B. H2SO4 D. None of the above

175. Which of the following may account for the toxicity of elemental chlorine and hydrochloric acid to the human body?

A. Hydrochloric acid C. Hypochlorous acid

B. H2SO4 D. None of the above

Early Response to Chlorine Gas

176. If you mix ammonia with chlorine gas, this compound reacts to form___________.

A. Chloramine gas C. Sulfuric gas

B. Chlorine gas D. None of the Above

177. The early response to the odor threshold for chlorine depends on the (1) concentration of chlorine gas, (2) duration of exposure, (3) water content of the tissues exposed, and (4) individual susceptibility.

A. True B. False

Pathological Findings

178. Chlorine is a highly reactive gas.

A. True B. False

179. Chlorine gas is greenish yellow in color and very toxic. It is heavier than air and will therefore sink to the ground if released from its container. It is the toxic effect of Chlorine gas that makes it a good disinfectant, but it is toxic to more than just waterborne pathogens; it is also toxic to humans. It is a respiratory irritant and it can also irritate skin and mucus membranes.

A. True B. False

180. Chlorine gas is sold as a compressed liquid, which is amber in color. Chlorine, as a solid, is heavier (less dense) than water. If the chlorine liquid is released from its container it will quickly return back to its liquid state.

A. True B. False

181. Chlorine gas is the most expensive form of chlorine to use. The typical amount of chlorine gas required for water treatment is 1-16 mg/L of water. Different amounts of chlorine gas are used depending on the quality of water that needs to be treated. If the water quality is good, a higher concentration of chlorine gas will be required to disinfect the water if the contact time cannot be increased.

A. True B. False

Chlorine’s Effectiveness

182. The effectiveness of chlorination depends on the _______________ of the water, the concentration of the chlorine solution added, the time that chlorine is in contact with the organism, and water quality.

A. Chlorine residual C. Breakpoint

B. Chlorine demand D. None of the above

183. Chlorine may not be accessible for disinfection because _____________ in the water (like iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, and ammonia).

A. pH increases C. Required contact time

B. Part of it combines with other chemicals D. None of the above

184. The amount of chlorine required to attain disinfection and that reacts with the other chemicals is the?

A. Chlorine residual C. Free chlorine residual

B. Chlorine demand D. None of the above

185. Which term is used when disinfection decreases, as the concentration of the chlorine increases?

A. Breakpoint C. Required contact time

B. Chlorine level D. None of the above

186. Chlorination is more effective as?

A. Water temperature increases C. Water cools down

B. Chlorine demand increases D. None of the above

187. Chlorination becomes more alkaline and is less effective as the?

A. Water's pH increases C. Required contact time is maximized

B. Water quality increases D. None of the above

188. Chlorination is less effective in?

A. Clear water C. Day time

B. Cloudy (turbid) water D. None of the above

189. By adding a little more chlorine to what is already sufficient, this action will generally result in ____________that can be measured easily.

A. pH increases C. Required contact time

B. A free chlorine residual D. None of the above

Potent Germicide

190. Chlorine disinfectants can lower the level of many disease-causing microorganisms in drinking water to almost immeasurable levels.

A. True B. False

191. Chlorine is added to drinking water to destroy pathogenic (disease-causing) organisms. It can be applied in several forms: sodium hypochlorite solution, elemental chlorine (chlorine gas) and dry calcium hypochlorite.

A. True B. False

192. One pound of elemental chlorine delivers approximately as much _________as one gallon of sodium hypochlorite (12.5% solution) or approximately 1.5 pounds of calcium hypochlorite (65% strength).

A. Free available chlorine C. Particular applications

B. Total chlorine D. None of the above

193. While any of these forms of chlorine can effectively disinfect drinking water, each has distinct advantages and limitations for_______________. Almost all water systems that disinfect their water use some type of chlorine-based process, either alone or in combination with other disinfectants.

A. Free available chlorine C. Particular applications

B. Total chlorine D. None of the above

Taste and Odor Control

194. Chlorine disinfectants reduce many disagreeable tastes and odors. Chlorine oxidizes many naturally occurring substances such as____________, sulfides and odors from decaying vegetation.

A. Hydrogen sulfide C. Slime bacteria, molds and algae

B. Foul-smelling algae secretions D. None of the above

Biological Growth Control

195. Chlorine disinfectants eliminate __________that commonly grow in water supply reservoirs, on the walls of water mains and in storage tanks.

A. Hydrogen sulfide C. Slime bacteria, molds and algae

B. Foul-smelling algae secretions D. None of the above

Chemical Control

196. Chlorine disinfectants destroy __________ (which has a rotten egg odor) and remove ammonia and other nitrogenous compounds that have unpleasant tastes and hinder disinfection. They also help to remove iron and manganese from raw water.

A. Hydrogen sulfide C. Slime bacteria, molds and algae

B. Algae secretions D. None of the above

Water Treatment

197. Generally speaking, water is treated to render it suitable for human use and consumption. While the primary goal is to produce a biologically (disinfected) and chemically safe product, other objectives also must be met, including: no objectionable taste or odor; ___________and chemical stability.

A. Low levels of color and turbidity C. Chemical or biological contamination

B. Sediments D. None of the above

198. Surface water typically presents a greater treatment challenge than groundwater, which is naturally filtered as it percolates through?

A. Low levels of color and turbidity C. Chemical or biological contamination

B. Sediments D. None of the above

Water Distribution

199. In the event of a significant intrusion of pathogens resulting, for example, from a broken water main, the level of the average “____________” will be insufficient to disinfect contaminated water. In such cases, it is the monitoring of the sudden drop in the chlorine residual that provides the critical indication to water system operators that there is a source of contamination in the system.

A. Chlorine residual C. Breakpoint Chlorination

B. Potential threats D. None of the above

The Challenge of Disinfection Byproducts

200. Which of the following happens when chlorine and other disinfectants react with natural organic matter in water?

A. Microbial contamination C. Chemical compounds formed unintentionally

B. Treatment barrier D. None of the above

201. While the available evidence does not prove that ___________in drinking water cause adverse health effects in humans, high levels of these chemicals are certainly undesirable. Cost-effective methods to reduce DBP formation are available and should be adopted where possible.

A. Critical assets C. Vulnerability assessments

B. DBPs D. None of the above

Chlorine and Water System Security

202. With passage of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Response Act of 2002, Congress required community water systems to assess their vulnerability to a terrorist attack and other intentional acts. As part of these vulnerability assessments, systems assess?

A. Microbial contamination C. The transportation, storage and use of treatment chemicals

B. Cost-effective methods D. None of the above

203. Water systems using elemental chlorine, in particular, must determine whether existing protection systems are adequate. If not, they must consider additional measures to reduce the likelihood of an attack or to mitigate the?

A. Potential consequences C. Critical assets

B. Potential threats D. None of the above

204. Which of the following in no way guarantees safety from biological attacks?

A. Inert and potential barriers C. Conventional treatment barriers

B. Potential problems D. None of the above

Chlorination Chemistry

205. pH and temperature affect the ratio of hypochlorous acid to hypochlorite ions. As the temperature is decreased, the ______________________increases.

A. CT actual C. Ratio of hypochlorous acid

B. Free chlorine residual D. None of the above

206. Temperature plays a small part in the acid ratio. Although the ratio of ________________is greater at lower temperatures, pathogenic organisms are actually harder to kill.

A. Hypochlorous acid C. Total chlorine

B. Chlorine Demand D. None of the above

207. If all other things were equal, _________ and a lower pH are more conducive to chlorine disinfection.

A. Lower alkali C. Lower water temperature

B. Higher water temperatures D. None of the above

208. Under normal water conditions, hypochlorous acid will also chemically react and break down into the hypochlorite ion.

A. True B. False

209. The hypochlorite ion is a much weaker disinfecting agent than Hypochlorous acid , about 100 times less effective.

A. True B. False

210. The disassociation of chlorine gas

(OCl - ): HOCI H + + OCI – Also expressed HOCI → H + + OCI –

(hypochlorous acid) (hydrogen) (hypochlorite ion)

A. True B. False

211. All three forms of chlorine produce sodium hypochlorite when added to water.

A. True B. False

212. Hypochlorous acid is a strong acid but a weak disinfecting agent. The amount of hypochlorous acid depends on the pH and temperature of the water.

A. True B. False

Types of Residual

213. Either a total or a ___________can be read when a chlorine residual test is taken,

A. Chlorine demand C. Combined chlorine residual

B. Free chlorine residual D. None of the above

214. Which of the following is a much stronger disinfecting agent, therefore, most water regulating agencies will require that your daily chlorine residual readings be of free chlorine residual?

A. Chlorine demand C. Combined chlorine residual

B. Free chlorine residual D. None of the above

215. Which of the following terms is where the chlorine demand has been satisfied, and any additional chlorine will be considered free chlorine?

A. Chlorine residual C. Break-point chlorination

B. "CT" disinfection concept D. None of the above

216. Total chlorine residual = free +____________________________.

A. Chlorine demand C. Combined chlorine residual

B. Free chlorine D. None of the above

217. In water, there are always other substances (interfering agents) such as iron, manganese, turbidity, etc., which will combine chemically with the chlorine, this is called the?

A. Chlorine demand C. Combined chlorine residual

B. Free chlorine D. None of the above

218. According to the text, once chlorine molecules are combined with these interfering agents, they are not capable of disinfection. ______________ is much more effective as a disinfecting agent.

A. Chlorine demand C. Combined chlorine residual

B. Free chlorine D. None of the above

Residual Concentration/Contact Time (CT) Requirements

219. Since monitoring for very low levels of pathogens in treated water is analytically very difficult, utilizing the _______________ is recommended to demonstrate satisfactory treatment.

A. Chlorine residual C. Break-point chlorination

B. "CT" disinfection concept D. None of the above

220. Which of the following term = Concentration (mg/L) x Time (minutes)

A. CT C. TC

B. #C D. None of the above

221. The effective reduction in pathogens can be calculated by reference to standard tables of required?

A. CT’s C. TC

B. #C D. None of the above

Calculation and Reporting of CT Data

222. You can also calculate and record actual log reductions. Reduction Ratio = CT actual divide by?

A. Reduction Ratio C. "CT" disinfection concept

B. CT required D. None of the above

223. This shall be calculated daily, using either the maximum hourly flow and the disinfectant residual at the same time, or by using the lowest CT value if it is calculated more frequently.

A. Free chlorine C. "CT" disinfection concept

B. Disinfection CT values D. None of the above

224. Reduction Ratio should be reported, along with the appropriate pH, temperature, and?

A. Reduction Ratio C. Disinfectant residual

B. CT actual D. None of the above

225. Which of the following terms must be greater than 1.0 to be acceptable?

A. Reduction Ratio C. Disinfectant residual

B. CT actual D. None of the above

Chlorine Review

226. What term describes the minimum amount of Chlorine needed to react in a water purification system; used as a monitoring measurement by system operators.

A. Chlorine demand C. Combined chlorine residual

B. Free chlorine residual D. None of the above

227. Operator may add ________________ to chlorinated public water supplies to provide inorganic chloramines.

A. Bromine C. Ammonia

B. Organic amines D. None of the above

228. What term describes the concentration of residual chlorine in water present as dissolved gas (Cl2), hypochlorous acid (HOCl), and/or hypochlorite ion (OCl-)?

A. Chlorine demand C. Combined chlorine residual

B. Free chlorine D. None of the above

229. What term describes the concentration of chlorine in the water after the chlorine demand has been satisfied, the concentration is normally expressed in terms of total chlorine residual, which includes both the free and combined or?

A. Chlorine demand C. Chlorine residual

B. Free chlorine D. None of the above

230. __________________is defined as the residual chlorine existing in water in chemical combination with ammonia or organic amines that can be found in natural or polluted waters.

A. Chlorine Residual C. Combined Chlorine

B. Chlorine Demand D. None of the above

231. What term describes the residual chlorine existing in water in chemical combination with ammonia or organic amines that can be found in natural or polluted waters?

A. Chlorine Demand C. Residual chlorine

B. Combined Chlorine Residual D. None of the above

232. Which of the following terms of at least 1.0 mg/L should be maintained in the clear well or distribution reservoir immediately downstream from the point of post-chlorination and .2 mg/L in the distribution system to guard against backflow?

A. Chlorine Demand C. Free chlorine residual

B. Chlorine total D. None of the above

233. What term describes the total of free residual and combined residual chlorine in a water purification system; and used as a monitoring measurement by system operators?

A. Chlorine Demand C. Total combined chlorine

B. Total Chlorine Residual D. None of the above

234. What term describes the total chlorine is essentially equal to free chlorine since the concentration of ammonia or organic nitrogen compounds will be very low? When chloramines are present in the municipal water supply, then total chlorine will be higher than free chlorine.

A. Chlorine Demand C. Total chlorine

B. Combined chlorine D. None of the above

235. The correct procedure to follow in changing a chlorine cylinder, hook up the Chlorinator to the container or cylinder with the chlorine valve turned on. Use the liquid side not the gas if using a 1-ton container. Remove the cylinder valve outlet cap and check the valve face or damage.

A. True B. False

236. When changing the Cl2 cylinder, clean with wire brush if necessary. If the valve face is smooth, clean proceed with hooking up the cylinder. Check the inlet face of the ____________ and clean if necessary.

A. Fusible plug C. Chlorinator

B. Chlorine cylinder D. None of the above

237. What is the best term that describes chlorine addition of chlorine at the plant headworks or prior to other water treatment or groundwater production processes and mainly used for disinfection and control of tastes, odors, and aquatic growth?

A. Post-chlorination C. Pre-chlorination

B. Chlorine Demand D. None of the above

238. What term best describes the sum of free and combined chlorine?

A. Disinfection C. Total Chlorine

B. Free chlorine D. None of the above

239. When chlorinating most potable water supplies, total chlorine is essentially equal to ________________since the concentration of ammonia or organic nitrogen compounds (needed to form combined chlorine) will be very low.

A. The amount of chlorine C. Free chlorine

B. Chlorine Demand D. None of the above

240. What term best describes the residual chlorine existing in water in chemical combination with ammonia or organic amines that can be found in natural or polluted waters?

A. Combined chlorine C. Breakpoint chlorination

B. Free chlorine D. None of the above

241. Ammonia is sometimes deliberately added to chlorinated public water supplies to provide?

A. Inorganic chloramines C. Increase pH value

B. Chlorine Demand D. None of the above

242. What term best describes the concentration of residual chlorine in water present as dissolved gas (Cl2), hypochlorous acid (HOCl), and/or hypochlorite ion (OCl-)?

A. Disinfection C. Total chlorine residual

B. Free chlorine D. None of the above

243. What term best describes the minimum amount of chlorine needed to react in a water purification system; used as a monitoring measurement by system operators?

A. Chlorination C. Total chlorine

B. Chlorine Demand D. None of the above

244. What term best describes the concentration of chlorine in the water after the chlorine demand has been satisfied?

A. Chlorine Residual C. Breakpoint chlorination

B. Free chlorine D. None of the above

245. __________________________ which includes both the free and combined or chemically bound chlorine residuals.

A. Disinfection C. Total chlorine residual

B. Free chlorine D. None of the above

246. What term best describes the addition of chlorine after a process or adding chlorine downstream to meet a Demand in the system?

A. Post-chlorination C. Pre-chlorination

B. Chlorine Demand D. None of the above

247. Solid chlorine is about 10 times heavier than water and gaseous chlorine is about 200 times heavier than air.

A. True B. False

248. Atomic number of chlorine is 24.

A. True B. False

249. Cl is the elemental symbol and Cl2 is the chemical formula.

A. True B. False

Sodium Hypochlorite Exposure

Exposure

250. There is no threshold value for to sodium hypochlorite exposure. Various health effects occur after exposure to sodium hypochlorite. People are exposed to sodium hypochlorite by inhalation of aerosols. This causes coughing and a sore throat. After swallowing sodium hypochlorite, the effects are stomachache, a burning sensation, coughing, diarrhea, a sore throat and vomiting. Sodium hypochlorite on skin or eyes causes redness and pain.

A. True B. False

251. After prolonged exposure, the skin can become sensitive. Sodium hypochlorite is poisonous for water organisms. It is mutagenic and very toxic when it comes in contact with Ammonium salts.

A. True B. False

Routes of Exposure

Inhalation

252. Chlorine is lighter than air and may cause asphyxiation in poorly ventilated, enclosed, or high-lying areas.

A. True B. False

Ingestion

253. Metabolic acidosis is rare, but has been reported following the ingestion of?

A. Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) C. Sodium and calcium

B. Household bleach D. None of the above

Sources/Uses

254. Which compounds are manufactured by the chlorination of sodium hydroxide or lime?

A. Sodium hypochlorite C. Hypochlorite solutions, powder, or concentrated vapor

B. Sodium and calcium hypochlorite D. None of the above

255. Which compounds are used primarily as oxidizing and bleaching agents or disinfectants. They are components of commercial bleaches, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants for drinking water and waste water purification systems and swimming pools.

A. Sodium hydroxide or lime C. Sodium and calcium hypochlorite

B. Hydrochlorite solutions D. None of the above

 

Calcium Hypochlorite Section

256. Which of the following substances comes in two forms: powder and tablets?

A. Calcium hypochlorite C. Sodium hypochlorite

B. Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) D. None of the above

257. Sodium hypochlorite is generally available as a white powder, pellets, or flat plates; sodium hypochlorite is usually a greenish yellow, aqueous solution, although not flammable, they may react explosively.

A. True B. False

258. Calcium hypochlorite decomposes in water to release chlorine and oxygen; sodium hypochlorite solutions can react with acids or ammonia to release chlorine or chloramine.

A. True B. False

Description

259. Solid chlorine stands alone as the safest form of chlorine disinfection.

A. True B. False

260. Solid chlorine requires only minimal safety equipment for handling; users can breathe easy knowing our tablets are safe for both people and the environment.

A. True B. False

261. Because of solid chlorine, the elimination of costly scrubbers, containment, or hazard response capability, guarantees lower initial costs and reduced operating expense.

A. True B. False

262. Sodium hypochlorite is generally available as a white powder, pellets, or flat plates. It decomposes readily in water or when heated, releasing oxygen and chlorine. It has a strong chlorine odor, but odor may not provide an adequate warning of hazardous concentrations.

A. True B. False

263. Calcium hypochlorite is flammable, and acts as an oxidizer with combustible material and does not react explosively with ammonia, amines, or organic sulfides.

A. True B. False

Accuracy

264. Which compound’s strengths vary so widely and are mostly unknown (the container usually says "less than 5%") that it is impossible to make up accurate in-use solutions without access to laboratory equipment?

A. Liquid chlorine C. Calcium hypochlorite

B. Solid chlorine D. None of the above

Effectiveness

265. Liquid Sodium hypochlorite and chlorine tablets produce Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and?

A. Calcium hypochlorite C. Hypochlorite ion (OCl-) in solution

B. Oxygen D. None of the above

266. The ratio of Hypochlorous Acid to ________________ increases with acidity.

A. Calcium hypochlorite C. Hypochlorite ion

B. Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) D. None of the above

Comparison

267. Which substance is comparable to sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) is their neutralization by organic matter?

A. Hypochlorous Acid C. Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)

B. Chloramine D. None of the above

268. If there is a high concentration of organic material present, NaDCC will be very much more effective than?

A. Calcium hypochlorite C. NaOCL

B. Oxygen and chlorine D. None of the above

269. Hypochlorite powder, solutions, and vapors are irritating and corrosive to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract.

A. True B. False

270. Ingestion and skin contact with hypochlorite powder, solutions, and vapors produces injury to any exposed tissues.

A. True B. False

271. Exposure to gases released from hypochlorite powder, solutions, and vapors may cause burning of the eyes, nose, and throat; cough as well as constriction and edema of the airway and lungs can occur.

A. True B. False

Sodium Hypochlorite Solutions

272. Sodium hypochlorite solutions liberate the Toxic gases chlorine or chloramine if mixed with acid or ammonia (this can occur when bleach is mixed with another cleaning product). Thus, exposure to hypochlorite may involve exposure to these gases.

A. True B. False

Potential Sequelae

273. Exposure to toxic gases generated from hypochlorite solutions can lead to reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS), a chemical irritant-induced type of asthma.

A. True B. False

274. Chronic complications following ingestion of hypochlorite include esophageal obstruction, pyloric stenosis, squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus, and vocal cord paralysis with consequent airway obstruction.

A. True B. False

Chlorine-Based Disinfectants Chloramines

Chloramine Disadvantages

275. Which residual in tap water can pass through membranes in dialysis machines and directly induce oxidant damage to red blood cells?

A. Chloramine C. Ammonia and chlorine compounds

B. Dichloramine D. None of the above

Chloramine Section

276. __________________: NH3 + HOCl -> NH2Cl + H2O

A. Free chlorine C. Monochloramine

B. Dichloramine D. None of the above

277. _______________: NHCl2 + 3HOCl -> NHCl3 + 3H2O

A. Trichloramine C. Ammonia and chlorine compounds

B. Dichloramine D. None of the above

278. Free chlorine reacts with the chloramine to produce hydrogen ion, water, and _______________________which will come out of solution. In the case of the monochloramine, the following reaction occurs: 2NH2Cl + HOCl -> N2 + 6HCl + H2O

A. Nitrogen gas C. Ammonia

B. Hydrogen D. None of the above

279. _________________: NH2Cl + 2HOCl -> NHCl2 + 2H2O

A. Trichloramine C. Ammonia and chlorine compounds

B. Dichloramine D. None of the above

280. Which of the following terms are formed in the pH range of 4.5 to 8.5, however, monochloramine is most common when the pH is above 8?

A. Trichloramine C. Monochloramine and dichloramine

B. Dichloramine D. None of the above

Post Chlorination

281. Post chlorination is almost always done in water treatment, but can be replaced with chlorine dioxide or chloramines. In this stage, chlorine is fed to the drinking water stream which is then sent to the chlorine contact basin to allow the chlorine a long enough detention time to kill all viruses, bacteria, and protozoa that were not removed and rendered inactive in the prior stages of treatment.

A. True B. False

282. Drinking water requires a large addition of chlorine because there must be a residual amount of chlorine in the water that will carry through the system until it reaches the tap of the user. After Post chlorination, the water is retained in a clear well prior to distribution.

A. True B. False

Understanding Water Disinfection

Wastewater Disinfection

283. There are several chemicals and processes that will____________, but none are universally applicable as with chlorine.

A. Limit the effects of organic material C. Disinfect wastewater

B. Limit the travel of pathogens D. None of the above

Water Disinfection

284. Disinfection is usually the final stage in the water treatment process in order to limit the effects of organic material, suspended solids and________________________.

A. Organic material C. Residual level of disinfection

B. Other contaminants D. None of the above

Chlorate Ion

285. Which of the following terms is predicted by VSEPR, about chlorate anions?

A. Acid/base balance C. Trigonal pyramidal structures

B. Stable perchlorates D. None of the above

286. ______________________were once widely used in pyrotechnics, though their use has fallen due to their instability.

A. Chlorates C. Chlorides

B. Perchlorates D. None of the above

287. Chlorates are powerful reducers and should be kept away from organics or easily oxidized materials.

A. True B. False

Chloride Ion

288. The chloride ion is formed when elemental chlorine, gains an electron to form an anion (negatively-charged ion) Cl-.

A. True B. False

289. Chlorine dioxide is a closely monitored constituent of the mud system

A. True B. False

290. The salts of __________________ contain chloride ions and can also be called chlorides.

A. Hydrochloric acid C. Hypochlorous acid

B. H2SO4 D. None of the above

291. ____________________, more commonly called chloromethane, (CH3Cl) is an organic covalently bonded compound, which does not contain a chloride ion.

A. Chlorate C. Methyl chloride

B. Sodium chloride D. None of the above

292. Which of the following compounds is an example of table salt, which is sodium chloride with the chemical formula?

A. CaCl2 C. ClO2-.

B. NaCl D. None of the above

293. _____________________ is also the prosthetic group present in the amylase enzyme. Another example is calcium chloride with the chemical formula CaCl2.

A. CaCl2 C. ClO4

B. A chloride ion D. None of the above

294. Which of the following compounds is used for maintaining unpaved roads and for sanite fortifying roadbases for new construction?

A. CaCl2 C. ClO2-

B. ClO4 D. None of the above

295. Which of the following terms is also a useful and reliable chemical indicator of river / groundwater fecal contamination, as chloride is a non-reactive solute and ubiquitous to sewage & potable water?

A. Chlorate C. Chlorine dioxide

B. Chloride D. None of the above

Chlorite Ion

296. The chlorite ion is?

A. ClO2- C. ClO3-,

B. ClO4 D. None of the above

297. Chlorine can assume an additional oxidation state of +4 is seen in the neutral compound_________, which has a similar structure to chlorite ClO2- and the cation chloryl.

A. Chlorine dioxide ClO2 C. Chlorite ion of ClO2-

B. Chloride D. None of the above

Chlorine Dioxide

298. Chlorine dioxide is a chemical compound with which formula?

A. CaCl2 C. ClO2

B. ClO D. None of the above

Haloacetic Acids

299. What type of substances are haloacetic acids in which a halogen atom takes the place of a hydrogen atom in acetic acid?

A. Calcemic acids C. Carboxylic acids

C. Hypochlorite acids D. None of the above

300. The inductive effect caused by the _____________often result in the higher acidity of these compounds by stabilizing the negative charge of the conjugate base.

A. Carboxylic acids C. Electronegative halogens

B. Disinfection by-products D. None of the above

Contaminants in Drinking Water

301. Which of the following terms expresses an exposure to such substances in drinking water has been associated with a number of health outcomes by epidemiological studies, although the putative agent in such studies has not been identified?

A. Carboxylic acids C. Electronegative halogens

B. Disinfection by-products D. None of the above

Hypochlorites

302. Hypochlorites are calcium or sodium salts of hypochlorous acid and are supplied either dry or in liquid form (as, for instance, in commercial bleach). The same residuals are obtained as with gas chlorine, but the effect on the ____________of the treated water is different.

A. Temperature C. Negative charge

B. pH D. None of the above

303. Hypochlorite compounds contain an excess of ________and tend to raise the pH of the water.

A. Acid C. Hypochlorite compounds

B. Alkali D. None of the above

304. _______________is the only liquid hypochlorite disinfectant in current use. There are several grades and proprietary forms available.

A. High-test calcium hypochlorite(s) C. Sodium hypochlorite

B. Calcium hypochlorite tablets D. None of the above

Emergency Procedures

305. Emergency procedures in the case of a large uncontrolled chlorine leak: Notify local emergency response team, warn and evacuate people in adjacent areas, be sure that no one enters the leak area without adequate self-contained breathing equipment.

A. True B. False

306. Safety precautions when using chlorine gas: In addition to protective clothing and goggles, chlorine gas should be used only in a well-ventilated area so that any leaking gas cannot concentrate.

A. True B. False

307. Several symptoms of chlorine exposure: Burning of eyes, nose, and mouth, coughing, sneezing, choking, nausea and vomiting; headaches and dizziness; fatal pulmonary edema, pneumonia, and skin blisters.

A. True B. False

308. When using chlorine gas: In addition to protective clothing and goggles, chlorine gas should be used only in a well-ventilated area so that any leaking gas cannot_________________.

A. Concentrate C. Combust

B. Conflagrate D. None of the above

309. HOCl and OCl-: The OCL- is the hypochlorite ion and both of these species are known as free available chlorine, they are the two main chemical species formed by chlorine in water and they are known collectively as ____________and the_____________________.

A. Hypochlorous acid, Cl2 C. Combined Available Chlorine, Total

B. Hypochlorous acid, Hypochlorite ion D. None of the above

310. Which of the following terms when added to water, rapidly hydrolyzes, the chemical equations best describe this reaction is Cl2 + H2O --> H+ + Cl- + HOCl?

A. Chlorine gas C. Combined Available Chlorine

B. Monochloramine D. None of the above

311. Which of the following is the most germicidal of the chlorine compounds with the possible exception of chlorine dioxide?

A. Hydrochlorous acid C. Combined Available Chlorine

B. Hypochlorous acid D. None of the above

312. Monochloramine, Dichloramine, and trichloramine are known as ____________. Cl2 + NH4.

A. Hydrochlorous acid C. Combined Available Chlorine

B. Hypochlorous acid D. None of the above

Summary

Disinfection Byproducts

313. Which term represents when disinfectants used in water treatment plants react with bromide and/or natural organic matter present in the source water?

A. Disinfection byproducts C. Occurring organic and inorganic matter in water

B. Naturally occurring bromide D. None of the above

314. Which term represents which regulations have been established have been identified in drinking water, including trihalomethanes, haloacetic acids, bromate, and chlorite?

A. Chlorine dioxide C. Disinfection byproducts

B. HAA5 D. None of the above

Trihalomethanes (THM)

315. Which term represents are chloroform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane, and bromoform?

A. Chloroform C. Trihalomethanes

B. HAA5 D. None of the above

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

316. Which term represents substances in drinking water react with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter in water?

A. Disinfection byproducts C. Occurring organic and inorganic matter in water

B. Microbial contaminants D. None of the above

317. Which term represents monochloroacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid, trichloroacetic acid, monobromoacetic acid, and dibromoacetic acid?

A. Chlorine dioxide C. Chlorite

B. HAA5 D. None of the above

318. Bromate is a chemical that is formed when __________________ is used to disinfect drinking water reacts with naturally occurring bromide found in source water.

A. Chlorine dioxide C. Chlorite

B. Ozone D. None of the above

319. Which term represents a byproduct formed when chlorine dioxide is used to disinfect water?

A. Chlorine dioxide C. Chlorite

B. HAA5 D. None of the above

Chloroform

320. Chloroform is typically the most prevalent ___________________ measured in chlorinated water, is probably the most thoroughly studied disinfection byproduct.

A. HAA5 C. Folic Acid

B. THM D. None of the above

Sodium Chlorate

321. Sodium Chlorate can also be synthesized by passing ______into a hot sodium hydroxide solution. It is then purified by crystallization.

A. Chlorate C. Chlorine gas

B. Oxygen D. None of the above

Chloramines

322. What are chemical compounds formed by combining a specific ratio of chlorine and ammonia in water?

A. Disinfection byproducts C. Trihalomethanes, haloacetic acids, bromate, and chlorite

B. Chloramines D. None of the above

323. Which term provides a durable residual, and are often used as a secondary disinfectant for long distribution lines and where free chlorine demand is high?

A. Disinfection byproducts C. Trihalomethanes, haloacetic acids, bromate, and chlorite

B. Chloramines D. None of the above

324. Bromate represents a compound that may be used instead of chlorine in order to reduce chlorinated byproduct formation and to remove some taste and odor problems.

A. True B. False

Chlorine Dioxide

325. Chlorine dioxide (ClO2) represents a compound that may be generated on-site at water treatment facilities.

A. True B. False

326. In most generators, sodium chlorite and elemental chlorine are mixed in solution, which almost instantaneously forms chlorine dioxide.

A. True B. False

327. Chlorine dioxide characteristics are quite different from _______________. In solution, it is a dissolved gas, which makes it largely unaffected by pH but volatile and relatively easily stripped from solution.

A. Chlorine C. Carbon dioxide

B. Sodium hypochlorite D. None of the above

328. ______________________is also a strong disinfectant and a selective oxidant. While chlorine dioxide does produce a residual, it is only rarely used for this purpose.

A. Chlorine dioxide C. Carbon dioxide

B. Sodium hypochlorite D. None of the above

Safety and Chlorination Equipment Section

Chlorination Equipment Requirements

329. Which of the following shall also be located inside the chlorine room?

A. Gas vacuum line C. Mechanical gas proportioning equipment

B. Vacuum regulators D. None of the above

330. Which of the following, which is the mechanical gas proportioning equipment, may or may not be located inside the chlorine room?

A. Gas vacuum line C. The chlorinator

B. Compound loop D. None of the above

331. ______________________ should be located to minimize the length of pressurized chlorine solution lines.

A. Gas vacuum line C. Mechanical gas proportioning equipment

B. Injectors D. None of the above

332. Which of the following shall be included in the gas vacuum line between the vacuum regulator(s) and the chlorinator(s) to ensure that pressurized chlorine gas does not enter the gas vacuum lines leaving the chlorine room?

A. Gas vacuum line C. Mechanical gas proportioning equipment

B. A gas pressure relief system D. None of the above

333. Which of the following shall have positive shutdown in the event of a break in the downstream vacuum lines?

A. Gas vacuum line C. A gas pressure relief system

B. The vacuum regulating valve(s) D. None of the above

334. Anti-siphon valves shall be incorporated in the ___________or in the discharge piping.

A. Gas vacuum line C. Pump heads

B. A gas pressure relief system D. None of the above

Capacity

335. Which of the following shall have the capacity to dose enough chlorine to overcome the demand and maintain the required concentration of the "free" or "combined" chlorine?

A. The chlorinator C. Constant pre-established dosage

B. Automatic proportional control D. None of the above

Methods of Control

336. Which of the following shall be automatic proportional controlled, automatic residual controlled, or compound loop controlled?

A. A chlorine feed system C. Constant pre-established dosage

B. Constant flow rate(s) D. None of the above

337. Which piece of chlorination equipment adjusts the chlorine feed rate automatically in accordance with the flow changes to provide a constant pre-established dosage for all rates of flow?

A. Manual chlorine feed valve C. Automatic proportional control

B. Constant flow rate(s) D. None of the above

338. Which piece if chlorination equipment is the feed rate of the chlorinator controlled by a flow proportional signal and a residual analyzer signal to maintain particular chlorine residual in the water?

A. Manual chlorine feed systems C. Mechanical gas proportioning equipment

B. Compound loop control system D. None of the above

Standby Provision

339. As a safeguard against_________________ , standby chlorination equipment having the capacity to replace the largest unit shall be provided.

A. Uninterrupted chlorination C. Malfunction and/or shut-down

B. Constant flow rate(s) D. None of the above

340. For uninterrupted chlorination, ___________shall be equipped with an automatic changeover system. In addition, spare parts shall be available for all chlorinators.

A. Flow valves C. Gas chlorinators

B. Flow regulators D. None of the above

341. Which of the following chlorine alarm equipment shall be installed at all water treatment plants using chlorine gas?

A. Caustic soda solution reaction alarms C. Automatic chlorine leak detection

B. Corrosion detection D. None of the above

342. Which of the following related chlorine alarm equipment should be connected to a remote audible and visual alarm system and checked on a regular basis to verify proper operation?

A. Chlorine gas leakage alarm C. Chlorine leak detection equipment

B. All chlorine cylinders D. None of the above

343. Scales for weighing cylinders shall be provided at all plants using chlorine gas to permit an accurate reading of total daily weight of chlorine used. At large plants, scales of the recording and indicating type are recommended. As a minimum, a platform scale shall be provided. Scales shall be of corrosion-resistant material.

A. True B. False

344. All chlorine cylinders shall be securely positioned to safeguard against movement. Tag the cylinder “empty” and store flat and chained. Ton containers may be stacked.

A. True B. False

345. Leak detection equipment shall not automatically activate the chlorine room ventilation system in such a manner as to discharge chlorine gas.

A. True B. False

346. During an emergency, if the chlorine room is occupied, the chlorine gas leakage shall be contained within the chlorine room itself in order to facilitate a proper method of clean-up.

A. True B. False

347. Consideration should also be given to the provision of caustic soda solution reaction tanks for absorbing the contents of leaking one-ton cylinders where such cylinders are in use.

A. True B. False

348. Chlorine leak detection equipment may not be required for very small chlorine rooms with an exterior door (e.g., floor area less than 3m2).

A. True B. False

349. You can use a spray solution of sulfur dioxide or a rag soaked with sulfur dioxide to detect a small Cl2 leak. If there is a leak, the sulfur dioxide will create a white colored smoke - sulfuric chloride.

A. True B. False

Chlorine Room Design Requirements

350. Where gas chlorination is practiced, the gas cylinders and/or the ton containers up to the vacuum regulators shall be housed in a gas-tight, well illuminated, corrosion resistant and ____________ ventilated enclosure.

A. Mechanically C. Automatic chlorine leak detection

B. Securely positioned D. None of the above

351. ________________ may or may not be located inside the chlorine room.

A. The chlorinator C. Chlorine leak detection equipment

B. All chlorine cylinders D. None of the above

352. Which of the following shall have entirely separate exhaust ventilation systems capable of delivering one (1) complete air change per minute during periods of chlorine room occupancy only?

A. Shut off C. Automatic chlorine leak detection

B. The chlorine room D. None of the above

353. ___________________________should be louvered near the ceiling, the air being of such temperature as to not adversely affect the chlorination equipment.

A. Air inlets C. Automatic chlorine leak detection

B. Ventilation system D. None of the above

354. ____________________ should be outside the room at all entrance or viewing points and a clear wire-reinforced glass window shall be installed in such a manner as to allow the operator to inspect from the outside of the room.

A. Separate switches for fans and lights C. Automatic chlorine leak detection

B. Chlorine room ventilation system D. None of the above

355. Chlorine rooms shall have_____________, if a forced air system is used to heat the building.

A. Corrosion filters C. Cooling system

B. Separate heating systems D. None of the above

356. ____________________ shall be protected to ensure that the chlorine maintains its gaseous state when entering the chlorinator.

A. Cylinders or containers C. Equipment

B. Panic system D. None of the above

Storage of Chlorine Cylinders

357. Which chlorine safety related equipment term shall have provision for ventilation at thirty air changes per hour?

A. Cylinders or containers access C. The chlorine gas storage room

B. Scrubber(s) D. None of the above

358. In very large facilities, entry into the chlorine rooms may be through a____________________.

A. Vestibule from inside C. Vestibule from outside

B. Chlorine gas storage room D. None of the above

Scrubbers

359. Facilities located within residential or densely populated areas, consideration shall be given to provide ___________________ for the chlorine room.

A. Plan of attack C. Chlorine dozing plan

B. Scrubber(s) D. None of the above

360. Chlorine combines with a wide variety of materials. These side reactions complicate the use of chlorine for disinfecting purposes, their ____________must be satisfied before chlorine becomes available to accomplish disinfection.

A. Combined residual C. Demand for chlorine

B. Free chlorine residual D. None of the above

361. Which term means the amount of chlorine required to produce a residual of 0.1 mg/l after a contact time of fifteen minutes as measured by Iodometric method of a sample at a temperature of twenty degrees in conformance with Standard methods?

A. Combined residual C. Chlorine Demand

B. Free chlorine residual D. None of the above

Chlorine Health Hazard Section

362. Which term expresses low levels of chlorine results in eye, nose, and throat irritation, sneezing, Excessive salivation, general excitement, and restlessness?

A. Rambling C. Chronic exposure

B. Acute exposure D. None of the above

363. Which term expresses low levels of chlorine gas can result in a dermatitis known as chloracne, tooth enamel corrosion, coughing, sore throat, hemoptysis and increased susceptibility to tuberculosis?

A. Rambling C. Chronic exposure

B. Acute exposure D. None of the above

Inhalation

364. Which term expresses coughing, sneezing, shortness of breath, sensation of tightness in the chest, as well as severe restlessness or Anxiety, nausea, and vomiting?

A. Inhalation C. Chronic exposure

B. Acute exposure D. None of the above

365. The nose and throat may become irritated; a stinging and Burning sensation may be experienced. Immediate fatalities can occur as a result of suffocation. Delayed fatalities can occur as a result of pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs). For this reason, rest and immediate attention after inhalation is important.

A. True B. False

366. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration; if breathing is difficult, give oxygen if equipment and trained personnel are available. If exposed person is breathing, place in a comfortable position and keep person warm and at rest until medical assistance becomes available.

A. True B. False

367. Liquid and concentrated gas will produce severe burns and injury on contact.

A. True B. False

Chronic

368. Repeated exposures to chlorine gas can result in a loss of ability to detect the odor of chlorine. Long-term exposures may cause damage to teeth and inflammation or?

A. Chlorine gas toxicity C. Ulceration of the nasal passages

B. Plasma exudation D. None of the above

Hot Zone

369. Which term is the area that rescuers should be trained and appropriately attired before entering?

A. Support Zone C. Decontamination area

B. Hot Zone D. None of the above

Rescuer Protection

370. Hypochlorite is irritating to the skin and eyes and in some cases may release toxic gases.

A. True B. False

371. Positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is recommended in response to situations that involve exposure to potentially unsafe levels of Chlorine gas.

A. True B. False

372. Chemical-protective clothing is not necessary for direct contact with solid hypochlorite or concentrated solutions.

A. True B. False

Alternative Disinfection Section

Chlorine Dioxide Section

373. ClO2 generation uses ____________ and chlorine gas.

A. Sodium chlorite (NaClO2) C. Ozone

B. Hypochlorous acid D. None of the above

374. Chlorine gas is educted into a motive water stream in a ClO2 generator forming?

A HOCl and HCl C. Sodium thiosulfate

B. Chlorine dioxide D. None of the above

375. Which compound is pumped into the stream and allowed to react in a generating column to produce ClO2?

A. Hypochlorous acid C. Sodium chlorite

B. Chlorine dioxide D. None of the above

376. Which of the following compound(s) does not hydrolyze in water as chlorine does and with it, no dissociation of ClO2?

A. Chlorine gas C. NaOCl and HCl

B. Chlorine dioxide or ClO2 D. None of the above

377. Which of the following compound(s) remains a gas in water, it does not have the corrosive tendencies of chlorine gas?

A. Sodium chlorite (NaClO2) C. Sodium chlorate (NaClO3)

B. Chlorine dioxide or ClO2 D. None of the above

378. Which of the following compound(s) is a dissolved gas in water; there is no mineral acid or caustic soda formation as happens when using HOCl.

A. ClO2 C. NaOCl and HCl in place of chlorine gas

B. NaClO2 D. None of the above

379. Which of the following compound(s) tends to be much less, if not totally non-reactive, with many organic and inorganic compounds.

A. ClO2 C. Sodium chlorite (NaClO2)

B. Hypochlorous acid D. None of the above

380. Which of the following compound(s) is much less aggressive to traditional corrosion inhibitors?

A. Chlorine gas C. NaOCl and HCl

B. Chlorine dioxide or ClO2 D. None of the above

381. Which compound is a yellow-green gas with an irritating odor not unlike Chlorine?

A. Chlorine C. Ozone

B. Chlorine dioxide D. None of the above

382. Which compound cannot be compressed and shipped in a container, so it must be generated on site?

A. Sodium thiosulfate C. Sodium chlorate (NaClO3)

B. Chlorine dioxide D. None of the above

383. Which of the following compound(s) under efficient generation, THMs are not formed and THM precursor(s) are reduced. In one application, THM formation was reduced from 34 m g/l to 1 m g/l?

A. ClO2 C. Sodium chlorate (NaClO3) and sulfuric acid

B. NaClO2 D. None of the above

384. Which of the following compound(s) is formed from the dissolution of chlorine gas or sodium hypochlorite in water, has satisfactorily controlled microorganisms in cooling water systems?

A. Hydrochlorous acid C. Hypochlorous Acid

B. Chlorine gas D. None of the above

385. The effects of ________________on hypochlorous acid and its reactivity with a variety of compounds both combine to vastly diminish its effectiveness in contaminated, high-pH cooling water systems.

A. THM precursor(s) C. pH

B. Chlorine dioxide D. None of the above

Ultraviolet Disinfection

386. The microorganisms spend maximum time and contact with the outside of the quartz tube and the source of the?

A. UV rays C. Electromagnetic energy

B. Radiation D. None of the above

387. The basic design flow of water of certain UV units is in the order of ___________ for each inch of the lamp, the units are designed so that the contact or retention time of the water in the unit is not less than ______________.

A. 20 gpm - 15 seconds C. 2.0 gpm - 15 seconds

B. 2.0 gpm - 100 seconds D. None of the above

388. A disinfection process involves exposing water to_________________, which inactivates various microorganisms. The technique has enjoyed increased application in wastewater treatment but very limited application in potable water treatment.

A. Sterilizer C. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation

B. Electromagnetic energy D. None of the above

389. In UV, quartz is often used in this case since practically none of the UV rays are absorbed by the quartz, ____________________cannot be used since it will absorb the UV rays, leaving little for disinfection.

A. Carbon C. Ordinary glass

C. Ozone D. None of the above

390. The ____________will consist of a various number of lamps and tubes, depending upon the quantity of water to be treated.

A. UV sterilizer C. UV reactor

B. Electromagnetic energy D. None of the above

Strongest Oxidizing Agent

391. Which compound is obtained by passing a flow of air or oxygen between two electrodes that are subjected to an alternating current in the order of 10,000 to 20,000 volts?

A. Liquid Ozone C. O2

B. Ozone D. None of the above

392. Ozone is a ___________________ gas at room temperature.

A. Reddish C. Light blue

B. Yellowish D. None of the above

393. Ozone has a ____________similar to that sometimes noticed during and after heavy electrical storms. In use, ozone breaks down into oxygen and nascent oxygen.

A. Self-policing pungent odor C. Pleasant odor of rain

B. H2S odor D. None of the above

394. Ozone does not form chloramines or ______________, and while it may destroy some THMs, it may produce others when followed by chlorination.

A. Carcinogens C. Oxygen and nascent oxygen

B. THMs D. None of the above

395. Ozone falls into the same category as other disinfectants in that it can produce?

A. Carcinogens C. Oxygen and nascent oxygen

B. DBPs D. None of the above

396. It is the nascent oxygen that produces the high oxidation and disinfections, and even sterilization. Each water has its own_____________, in the order of 0.5 ppm to 5.0 ppm. Contact time, temperature, and pH of the water are factors to be determined.

A. Nascent oxygen C. Ozone demand

B. THMs D. None of the above

397. When determining Ozone CT (contact time) values must be determined for the ozone basin alone; an accurate _____________ must be obtained for the contact chamber, and residual levels.

A. Residual C. Contact time

B. T10 value D. None of the above

398. Ozone does not provide a system residual and should be used as a primary disinfectant only in conjunction with?

A. Dry sodium chlorite C. Free and/or combined chlorine

B. Chlorine dioxide D. None of the above

Alternate Disinfectants Section Summary

Chloramines

399. It is recommended that chloramine be used in conjunction with a stronger disinfectant. It is best utilized as a?

A. Chloramine C. Stable distribution system disinfectant

B. T10 value disinfectant D. None of the above

Chlorine Dioxide

400. Which term provides good Giardia and virus protection but its use is limited by the restriction on the maximum residual of 0.5 mg/L ClO2/chlorite/chlorate allowed in finished water?

A. Chlorinated byproducts C. Ammonia residual(s)

B. Chlorine dioxide D. None of the above

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